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This section includes 783 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 601. |
The 'Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal' was constituted to resolve the water sharing between |
| A. | Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| B. | Gujarat and Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Gujarat and Daman and Diu |
| Answer» D. Gujarat and Daman and Diu | |
| 602. |
Which Article of the Constitution deals with removal/dismissal of a Civil Servant? |
| A. | Article 25 |
| B. | Article 256 |
| C. | Article 311 |
| D. | Article 377 |
| Answer» D. Article 377 | |
| 603. |
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by |
| A. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister of India | |
| 604. |
A member of UPSC may be removed on the ground of misbehaviour by - |
| A. | Both the Houses of Parliament by way of impeachment |
| B. | The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. |
| C. | A resolution passed by the Rajya sabha by 2/3 majority of members present and voting. |
| D. | The PM on the basis of the recommendation of the cabinet |
| Answer» C. A resolution passed by the Rajya sabha by 2/3 majority of members present and voting. | |
| 605. |
Which among the following cannot be challenged in a court of law? |
| A. | Directive Principles of state policy |
| B. | Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Free to choose any profession or business |
| D. | Right to move freely to any part of the country |
| Answer» B. Fundamental Rights | |
| 606. |
According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include - |
| A. | Chief Presidency Magistrate |
| B. | Sessions Judge |
| C. | Tribunal Judge |
| D. | Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court |
| Answer» D. Chief Justice of a Small Cause Court | |
| 607. |
The constitutional status has been given to Panchayats under Article. |
| A. | 219 |
| B. | 226 |
| C. | 239 |
| D. | 243 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 608. |
Which one of the following is not one of them? |
| A. | It reduces conflict among different communities |
| B. | Majority community does not impose its will on others |
| C. | Since, all are affected by the policies of the government, they should be consulted in the governance of the country |
| D. | It speeds up the decision-making process and improves the chances of unity of the country |
| Answer» C. Since, all are affected by the policies of the government, they should be consulted in the governance of the country | |
| 609. |
A very good example of sharing power among different social group is - |
| A. | Panchayati Raj system in India |
| B. | Demand for separate Eelam by Tamils |
| C. | Community government in Belgium |
| D. | Federal arrangement in India |
| Answer» D. Federal arrangement in India | |
| 610. |
'Democratic Centralism' is an im- portant feature of a : |
| A. | Communist state |
| B. | Democratic state |
| C. | Totalitarian state |
| D. | Socialist state |
| Answer» B. Democratic state | |
| 611. |
Following is an example of residuary powers in India |
| A. | Preventive detention |
| B. | Service taxation |
| C. | Labour Laws |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Labour Laws | |
| 612. |
What are the 'residuary powers'? |
| A. | Powers which are enumerated in the State List |
| B. | Powers which are included in the Union List |
| C. | Powers which are enumerated in the Concurrent List |
| D. | Powers which are not mentioned in any of the lists |
| Answer» E. | |
| 613. |
'Local government' as a subject, is mentioned in which of the following parts of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | State list under the 7th schedule |
| B. | Concurrent list under the 7th schedule |
| C. | 11th Schedule |
| D. | 12th schedule |
| Answer» B. Concurrent list under the 7th schedule | |
| 614. |
Which one of the following is opposite to democratic state? |
| A. | Despotism |
| B. | Republic |
| C. | Socialism |
| D. | Monarchy |
| Answer» B. Republic | |
| 615. |
There are different arguments given in favour of power sharing in a democratic political system. Which one of the following is not one of them? |
| A. | It reduces conflict among different communities |
| B. | Major community does not impose its will on others |
| C. | Since all are affected by the policies of the government, they should be consulted in the governance of the county |
| D. | It speeds up the decision making process and improves the chances of unity of the country |
| Answer» E. | |
| 616. |
In which year did the State Jharkhand come into existence'? |
| A. | 1998 |
| B. | 1999 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 2001 |
| Answer» D. 2001 | |
| 617. |
Who advises the Government of India on legal matters? |
| A. | Attorney General |
| B. | Chief justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Chairman, Law Commission |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Chief justice of Supreme Court | |
| 618. |
Which are the two States (other than UP) having the highest representation in Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Bihar and Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar and Maharashtra |
| C. | Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh | |
| 619. |
The States and the Central Government derive power from - |
| A. | the Constitution of India |
| B. | the President of India |
| C. | the Prime Minister of India |
| D. | the Parliament of India |
| Answer» B. the President of India | |
| 620. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Su-preme Court? |
| A. | 323 A |
| B. | 329 |
| C. | 343 C |
| D. | 343 K |
| Answer» B. 329 | |
| 621. |
Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian constitution? |
| A. | To protect monuments of national importance |
| B. | To develop scientific temper |
| C. | To uphold the unity and integrity of the nation |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. To develop scientific temper | |
| 622. |
What is the implication of the Central Government granting "Special Status" to a State? |
| A. | Substantially large percentage of the central assistance will be as grantsin-aid |
| B. | The extent of loan as a percentage of total assistance will be low |
| C. | Current account budgetary deficit will be bridged by the Central Government |
| D. | Both (1) and (2) above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 623. |
Which of the following does not come under ligislative control over administration? |
| A. | Zero hour |
| B. | Adjournment motion |
| C. | Budget session |
| D. | Formulation of a Bill |
| Answer» D. Formulation of a Bill | |
| 624. |
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in - |
| A. | Federalism |
| B. | Democratic decentralization |
| C. | Administrative delegation |
| D. | Direct democracy |
| Answer» C. Administrative delegation | |
| 625. |
Which of the following international institutions has a more democratic way of decision -making on matters of global importance? |
| A. | General Assembly of the united Nations |
| B. | International Monetary Fund |
| C. | Security Council of the United Nations |
| D. | World Bank |
| Answer» B. International Monetary Fund | |
| 626. |
Which one of the following is not the concern of local government? |
| A. | Public health |
| B. | Sanitation |
| C. | Public utility service |
| D. | Maintenance of public order |
| Answer» E. | |
| 627. |
The growth of judicial power over the last one hundred years in liberal democracies have taken place because - |
| A. | The constitutions have given the judiciary more powers |
| B. | Acceptance of the theory of separation of powers |
| C. | The U. N. Directives |
| D. | Protect Human Rights |
| Answer» E. | |
| 628. |
Who appoints the Finance Cornmission in India? |
| A. | Governor, R.B.I. |
| B. | CAG of India |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Central Finance Minister |
| Answer» D. Central Finance Minister | |
| 629. |
The Lok -Sabha can be dissolved before the expiry of its normal five year term by - |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 630. |
Which of the following is not dealt under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986? |
| A. | The Biodiversity Authority |
| B. | The Coastal Zone Management Authority |
| C. | Authority setup to monitor the State of Notified Ecologically Sensitive Areas |
| D. | Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority |
| Answer» E. | |
| 631. |
Provision regarding panchayats and municipalities was made in the. Indian Constitution in which year? |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1992 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» C. 1995 | |
| 632. |
Consumer Protection Act 1986, was amended in : (1) |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | (2) 1993 |
| C. | 1994 |
| D. | 1991 |
| Answer» C. 1994 | |
| 633. |
Which part of the Constitution envisages a three tier system of panchayats? |
| A. | Part IV |
| B. | Part X |
| C. | Part XI |
| D. | Part XII |
| Answer» B. Part X | |
| 634. |
Provision for appointment of National Commission for SC's and ST'S has been made in the Constitution under article - |
| A. | 338 and 338 A |
| B. | 337 |
| C. | 334 |
| D. | 339 |
| Answer» B. 337 | |
| 635. |
Provision for the representation of Anglo - Indian Community in the Lok sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article - |
| A. | 331 |
| B. | 221 |
| C. | 121 |
| D. | 139 |
| Answer» B. 221 | |
| 636. |
The "Recall Provision" to remove the elected office bearers from the local Self Government institution has been executed in |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 637. |
Who among the following was the Finance Minister or India in the Interim Government during 19461947? |
| A. | R K Shanmukham. |
| B. | John Mathai |
| C. | Liaquat Ali Khan |
| D. | Chintamanrao Deshrnukh |
| Answer» D. Chintamanrao Deshrnukh | |
| 638. |
Which of the following rights was considered the "Heart and Soul" of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? |
| A. | Freedom of Speech |
| B. | Right to Equality |
| C. | Right to Freedom of Religion |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 639. |
When martial law is imposed, Parliament cannot make law ill respect of which one of following matters? |
| A. | indemnify any person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance of order in the area where martial law was in force |
| B. | Parliament can by law validate any sentence passed when martial law was in force in the area |
| C. | A law of Parliament can validate forfeiture ordered when martial law was in force in the area |
| D. | Any act done under martial law can be validated by Parliament by law |
| Answer» E. | |
| 640. |
Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution? |
| A. | Right to Equality |
| B. | Right against Exploitation |
| C. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| D. | Right to Freedom of Religion |
| Answer» D. Right to Freedom of Religion | |
| 641. |
Which of the following fundamental rights has been given to Indian citizen only? |
| A. | Equality before law |
| B. | Freedom of speech |
| C. | Life and personal liberty |
| D. | Freedom of religion |
| Answer» C. Life and personal liberty | |
| 642. |
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with `Fundamental Rights'? |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IV |
| Answer» D. Part IV | |
| 643. |
What provision in the Constitution enabled the Central Government to impose the service tax and to expand its span? |
| A. | List I, Schedule VII |
| B. | List III, Schedule VII |
| C. | Residuary Powers under Article 248 |
| D. | Emergency Powers |
| Answer» D. Emergency Powers | |
| 644. |
Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of - |
| A. | members of both Houses of Parliament |
| B. | members of Rajya Sabha only |
| C. | elected members of both Houses of Parliament |
| D. | elected members of Lok Sabha only |
| Answer» B. members of Rajya Sabha only | |
| 645. |
Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it? |
| A. | Attorney General of India |
| B. | Solicitor General of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» B. Solicitor General of India | |
| 646. |
How many members of the Anglo- Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 647. |
Which one of the following has the right to address the Parliament? |
| A. | Atorney General of India |
| B. | Chief Election Commissioner of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | National Security Advisor |
| Answer» B. Chief Election Commissioner of India | |
| 648. |
Which one of the following fundamental rights was described by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution? |
| A. | Right to religion |
| B. | Right to constitutional remedies |
| C. | Right to property |
| D. | Right to education |
| Answer» C. Right to property | |
| 649. |
Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to Indian citizens only? |
| A. | Equality before law |
| B. | Protection of life and personal liberty against any action without authority of law |
| C. | Protection from discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth |
| D. | (4) fltedom of religion |
| Answer» D. (4) fltedom of religion | |
| 650. |
Under which article the parliament provides financial assistance to states? |
| A. | Article 273 |
| B. | Article 274 |
| C. | Article 275 |
| D. | Article 276 |
| Answer» D. Article 276 | |